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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.48, 976.19 and 412.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.48, 976.19 and 412.77 is: 569.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.48 : 976.19 = 412.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.48/976.19 = 412.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.48x = 976.19 × 412.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.48x = 402,939.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,939.88/707.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.55

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